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New public guidance for non-disclosure agreements

We have launched a new public legal education initiative to help the public understand their rights when faced with non-disclosure agreements.

15 August 2019
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MPs' report could help drive rule changes on employment rights and NDAs

A report into the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) by a key Commons committee was today welcomed by the Law Society of England and Wales.

14 June 2019
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Legal profession must tackle bullying and harassment head on

Law Society president Christina Blacklaws today reiterated that we will not tolerate sexual harassment or bullying in the legal sector.

15 May 2019
Press release

Mental Health Awareness Week - the lawyer image

Sarah Alonge and Kayleigh Leonie discuss the changing profile of the lawyer and the impact this can have on an individual's mental health.

13 May 2019
Audio

Weinstein whistleblower calls on lawyers to consider ethical boundaries

Non-disclosure agreements must strike a balance between the rights of the client and the wider public interest.

8 May 2019
Press release

Social media, data protection and cybersecurity best practice

Peter Wright and Kayleigh Leonie discuss best practice on social media and explain the importance of data and connection security.

2 April 2019
Audio

Brexit and the legal sector - our work so far

Although it remains unclear when and how the UK will withdraw from the EU, we continue to advise our members to prepare for all eventualities.

29 March 2019
News

Law firms - the future of work

Dame Janet Gaymer examines the future of working in law, and how firms will need to adapt in order to retain talent.

27 March 2019
Feature

What should you consider when drafting an NDA for the end of a working relationship?

Our expert panel explores the legal, regulatory and ethical challenges when drafting NDAs for the end of a working relationship.

27 March 2019
Audio

Non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality clauses in an employment law context

This practice note is concerned with the use of confidentiality provisions that have been drafted as part of an agreement to end a workplace relationship.

7 January 2019
Practice note

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New public guidance for non-disclosure agreements

MPs' report could help drive rule changes on employment rights and NDAs

Legal profession must tackle bullying and harassment head on

Mental Health Awareness Week - the lawyer image

Weinstein whistleblower calls on lawyers to consider ethical boundaries

Social media, data protection and cybersecurity best practice

Brexit and the legal sector - our work so far

Law firms - the future of work

What should you consider when drafting an NDA for the end of a working relationship?

Non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality clauses in an employment law context

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